Brian Cox: Why we need the explorers

http://www.ted.com In tough economic times, our exploratory science programs -- from space probes to the LHC -- are first to suffer budget cuts. Brian Cox explains how curiosity-driven science pays for itself, powering innovation and a profound appreciation of our existence.

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[Seanjkbs]

A moon landing conspiracy theorist telling people to stop watching films and cartoons and to get a job... HAHAHAHAH

[VastCastTele]

well you scared one now its 30 looool

[madleinfrost]

Hi. I saw your cool video. Also i subscribe to your channel, thanks.

[Smt923]

How do you have phone signal then sir

[brendan kerr]

i like you, i hope we're related

[apache1234657]

The reason is simple: the technology to fake it didn't exist.

[apache1234657]

the aliens told him so when they abducted him

[mrmeatymeatball]

Love all cospirafags on this video. Most of them are probably sock puppet accounts.

[TheCommentsMaster]

If you got any brains whatsoever and watch the documentary "Astronauts Gone Wild" you can never believe these people went to the Moon. The moon landing never happened, it was filmed here on Earth and everyone person who researched the authenticity of it concluded it was fake. Even if they were not stupid propagandists for their boss NASA, P.Moore, B.Cox, M.Kaku, and other TV personas would not be willing to risk their careers, or even their lives, in expressing their doubts or telling the truth.